Environment

Environment

Pipeline expansion proposal in B.C. has Washington groups worried, too

More crude-oil tankers headed to Asia could create risks in the inland waters of Washington under a proposal that is regarded as a leading candidate for approval by the Canadian government.

Floyd McKay Dec 11, 2014

politics

Study: State is regulating service-station vapors like it's 1990

Washington has lagged in responding to improvements in vehicle technology, a preliminary report suggests.

John Stang Dec 11, 2014

Culture

Seasonal giving: You can make it green

First stop? Consider one of the region's many farmers markets.

Martha Baskin Dec 7, 2014

politics

Inslee is eyeing a tax on oil shipments arriving by rail

His measure could also target pipeline shipments.

John Stang Dec 5, 2014

politics

Legislators are pursuing answers about small nuclear reactors' value

Members of a legislative task force remain interested in an innovative energy approach but they also say some questions need more study.

John Stang Dec 3, 2014